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Senate roll call 310 · 93rd Congress · Jul 23, 1973

To amend S. 2101 to leave to the court the decision as to the appropriate level of damages awarded in class action cases.

On Jul 23, 1973, the Senate voted 36–53 (S 2101). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–16, Republicans 4–35, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
36
No
53
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 23, 1973

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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